FortiGate High-End Firewall Solutions
FortiGate high-end firewalls deliver carrier-class performance and advanced security for large enterprises, data centers, service providers, and mission-critical environments. These models combine ultra-high throughput, deep SSL inspection, massive session capacity, and advanced threat protection to secure the most demanding network infrastructures. Powered by FortiGuard AI-driven security services, FortiGate high-end firewalls provide real-time threat intelligence and automated protection at scale.
Why FortiGate High-End is Ideal for Data Centers
FortiGate high-end firewalls are designed for environments requiring the highest levels of throughput, scalability, and resilience. Ideal for core data centers, large enterprise campuses, cloud provider infrastructures, and service provider backbones, these models offer:
• Ultra-high throughput for encrypted and deep network traffic
• Scalable session capacities for massive user bases
• Redundant hardware and high availability configurations
• Integration with Fortinet Security Fabric for unified security
FortiGate High-End Firewall Series
The FortiGate high-end portfolio includes the following series of powerful NGFW models:
• FortiGate 1000 Series
• FortiGate 1100E Series
• FortiGate 1800 Series
• FortiGate 2000 Series
• FortiGate 3000 Series
• FortiGate 4000 Series
• FortiGate 6000 Series
• FortiGate 7000 Series
| Model | Threat Protection Throughput | SSL Inspection Throughput | Concurrent Sessions |
|---|---|---|---|
| FortiGate 1100E | 7.1 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 8,000,000 |
| FortiGate 1100E-DC | 7.1 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 8,000,000 |
| FortiGate 1800F | 9.1 Gbps | 17 Gbps | 12,000,000 |
| FortiGate 1800F-DC | 9.1 Gbps | 17 Gbps | 12,000,000 |
| FortiGate 2600F | 17 Gbps | 20 Gbps | 198 Gbps firewall |
| FortiGate 2600F-DC | 17 Gbps | 20 Gbps | 198 Gbps firewall |
| FortiGate 2601F | 20 Gbps | 21 Gbps | 198 Gbps firewall |
| FortiGate 2601F-DC | 20 Gbps | 21 Gbps | 198 Gbps firewall |
| FortiGate 3000F | 33 Gbps | 29 Gbps | 230,000,000 |
| FortiGate 3000F-DC | 33 Gbps | 29 Gbps | 230,000,000 |
| FortiGate 3001F | 31 Gbps | 33 Gbps | 70,000,000 |
| FortiGate 3001F-DC | 31 Gbps | 33 Gbps | 70,000,000 |
| FortiGate 3200F | 45 Gbps | 29 Gbps | 70,000,000 |
| FortiGate 3200F-DC | 45 Gbps | 29 Gbps | 70,000,000 |
| FortiGate 3201F | 45 Gbps | 29 Gbps | 70,000,000 |
| FortiGate 3201F-DC | 45 Gbps | 29 Gbps | 70,000,000 |
| FortiGate 3500F | 63 Gbps | 55 Gbps | 140,000,000 |
| FortiGate 3500F-DC | 63 Gbps | 55 Gbps | 140,000,000 |
| FortiGate 3700F | 70 Gbps | 71 Gbps | 120,000,000 |
| FortiGate 3700F-DC | 70 Gbps | 71 Gbps | 120,000,000 |
| FortiGate 3701F | 75 Gbps | 55 Gbps | 140,000,000 |
| FortiGate 3701F-DC | 75 Gbps | 55 Gbps | 140,000,000 |
| FortiGate 3800G | — | — | — |
| FortiGate 3800G-DC | — | — | — |
| FortiGate 4200F | 45 Gbps | 50 Gbps | 210,000,000 |
| FortiGate 4200F-DC | 45 Gbps | 50 Gbps | 210,000,000 |
| FortiGate 4201F | 45 Gbps | 50 Gbps | 210,000,000 |
| FortiGate 4201F-DC | 45 Gbps | 50 Gbps | 210,000,000 |
| FortiGate 4400F | 75 Gbps | 86 Gbps | 210,000,000 |
| FortiGate 4400F-DC | 75 Gbps | 86 Gbps | 210,000,000 |
| FortiGate 4401F | 70 Gbps | 86 Gbps | 240,000,000 |
| FortiGate 4401F-DC | 70 Gbps | 86 Gbps | 240,000,000 |
| FortiGate 4800F | 75 Gbps | 63 Gbps | 280,000,000 |
| FortiGate 4801F | 75 Gbps | 63 Gbps | 1,800,000,000 |
| FortiGate 4801F-NEBS | 75 Gbps | 63 Gbps | 1,800,000,000 |
| FortiGate 4801F-DC-NEBS | 75 Gbps | 63 Gbps | 1,800,000,000 |
| FortiGate 6300F | 60 Gbps | 66 Gbps | 120,000,000 |
| FortiGate 6300F-DC | 60 Gbps | 66 Gbps | 120,000,000 |
| FortiGate 6301F | 60 Gbps | 90 Gbps | 120,000,000 |
| FortiGate 6301F-DC | 60 Gbps | 90 Gbps | 120,000,000 |
| FortiGate 6500F | 100 Gbps | 110 Gbps | 200,000,000 |
| FortiGate 6500F-DC | 100 Gbps | 110 Gbps | 200,000,000 |
| FortiGate 6501F | 100 Gbps | 130 Gbps | 200,000,000 |
| FortiGate 6501F-DC | 100 Gbps | 130 Gbps | 200,000,000 |
FortiGuard AI-Powered Security Services
All FortiGate high-end firewalls support FortiGuard AI-powered security services, delivering real-time threat intelligence, intrusion prevention, malware protection, web filtering, and automated updates to protect enterprise and data center networks from evolving threats.
Recommended Deployment Scenarios
• Core data center security
• Large enterprise campus networks
• Service provider and carrier environments
• Cloud provider and multi-tenant infrastructures
• High-performance encrypted traffic inspection
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